Applications are due by Thursday, Nov. 7, from vendors interested in participating in the 2024 Tehachapi Hometown Christmas.

Sponsored by the city of Tehachapi, the event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Tehachapi.

The city seeks vendors who can provide free crafts or activities for kids, or Christmas-themed items priced for children to purchase, and other hand-made items for purchase.

In addition to vendors, brick-and-mortar storefronts are encouraged to apply to be part of the "Tehachapi Hometown Christmas Google Map." The map will specify promotions, special holiday deals, extended hours and more offered by our small businesses.

Applications can be found on the city's website, liveuptehachapi.com/516/Tehachapi-Hometown-Christmas.

There is no booth space fee for vendors, but space is limited. The city's Community Engagement Department will announce the final selection of vendors within the first two weeks of November. Selected vendors must be able to provide liability insurance upon approval.

Hometown Christmas aims to help kick off the holiday spirit and will provide activities for visitors between other Christmas-related events happening around town on Dec. 7. The event will wrap up in time for the annual Christmas Parade, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. After the parade, the Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at the Tehachapi Depot Museum.